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1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers 2pc cabinet wabi sabi

$2,035per set
£1,519.54per set
€1,750.30per set
CA$2,839.75per set
A$3,002.35per set
CHF 1,613.38per set
MX$36,058.67per set
NOK 20,202.37per set
SEK 18,486.66per set
DKK 13,070.89per set

About the Item

New finds from old Kura (traditional style warehouse) in Kanto area, Japan. A pair of 2 different size box chest of drawers, in the vein of Medicine chest "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - one of Tansu furnitures. Product of late Edo era (1780s - 1868), estimate from the style conditions. Pieces of old paper labels are still remain on the drawer faces. Fully made of made of Kiri (Paulownia) solid wood boards, known to its light weight, natural repellent humidity resistance, Kiri is considered as an Ideal wood material for storing delicate materials - so the furnitures made of Kiri preserved well themselves too. It's still durable enough for actual use. Dimensions : [Large] - main unit : w 13.5 in / h 23.94 in / d 6.42 in (w 343mm / h 608mm / d 163mm) - 35 small drawers inner : w 1.77 in / h 2.17 in / d 5.24 in (w 45mm / h 55mm / d 133mm) - bottom drawer inner : w 12.01 in / h 3.03 in / d 5.12 in (w 305mm / h 77mm / d 130mm) [Small] - main unit : w 13.54 in / h 12.32 in / d 6.42 in (w 344mm / h 313mm / d 163mm) - drawers inner : w 1.77 in / h 2.17 in / d 5.24 in (w 45mm / h 55mm / d 133mm) Actual item weight : 8.82 lbs (4kg) / 4.19 lbs (1.9kg) ** Dear customer - feel free to inquire me for the shipping fee quote. The shipping fee showed in the page is automatically calculated by the system, I'm able to offer reasonable quote via Fedex. *** We're eco-friendly, organic-oriented vintage wood furniture fitting seller. Avoiding the harsh chemicals as much as possible, using organic traditional materials in the whole process, especially cleaning, repaint / refinish. - using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning repairing the item - using organic traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, burnt pine ink, etc) for repainted/re-finished items - repairing the necessary parts for long-lasting use
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.94 in (60.8 cm)Width: 13.51 in (34.3 cm)Depth: 6.42 in (16.3 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Joinery,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1780s - 1850s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    常陸大宮市, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9981247224292

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